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The pH at which maximum hydrate is prese...

The pH at which maximum hydrate is present in an solution of oxaloacetic acid :
`H-O-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-CH_(2)-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-O-H`
`pK_(a) = 2.2 " " pK_(a) = 3.98`

A

pH = 0

B

pH= 12

C

pH = 4

D

pH = 6

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The correct Answer is:
A
(a) Hydrate formation take place at less than `pK_(a)` value .
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